Equality Virginia’s PWC Proud Events, June 17, 19, and 21
Equality Virginia has scheduled three events in Manassas and Prince William County between June 17 and 21. All LGBT residents and allies are encouraged to participate.
On Saturday, June 17, Equality Means Business will recognize and celebrate LGBT-friendly businesses in downtown Manassas, starting at Bad Wolf Public House, 9406 Battle St, Manassas at 11:00 am.
On Monday, June 19, help fill the Manassas City Council Chambers at 7:15 pm, when the Manassas City Council issues its first-ever proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ History Month and honoring LGBTQ members of the community. Supporters are encouraged to wear purple and gather in the lobby of Manassas City Hall at 6:45 pm. After the proclamation is presented, participants will gather for a celebratory drink at Bad Wolf Public House, 9406 Battle St, Manassas.
Finally, on Wednesday, June 21, supporters of nondiscrimination are asked to attend a public hearing of the Prince William County School Board, at 14715 Bristow Rd in Independent Hill, regarding proposed changes to its nondiscrimination policy to add the words “gender identity” and “sexual orientation”. Supporters are encouraged to again wear purple and to speak before the PWC School Board in support of protecting LGBTQ children and staff. The hearing will begin at 7 pm and is expected to run for several hours. Equality Virginia representatives will be on site starting at 5:30 pm.
For more information on any of these events and to RSVP, go to http://www.equalityvirginia.org/pwcproud/ . In addition, the Manassas Park City Council will present its own proclamation honoring LGBT History Month on Tuesday, June 6th.
Let America Vote Seeks Housing for Campaign Interns
Let America Vote–Jason Kander’s new organization opposing citizen voting restrictions (and the officials behind them)-—is building a field team that will reach out and mobilize Virginia voters in 2017 to support targeted Democratic House of Delegate candidates in our area. This group already has dozens of young supporters, from across the U.S., who’d like to intern with them this summer to help elect these Democrats and will soon establish a…
Read more...MMPCDC Primary Watch Party & Democratic Unity Event, Tuesday, June 13, 7-11 PM
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The Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee will hold a Primary Watch Party and Democratic Unity Event Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 7-11 PM Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, 9350 Main St, Manassas, VA, in the Fellowship Hall.* Free Admission–All Democrats Are Welcome! BYOB and Bring a Potuck Finger Food Dish** * Free parking is available in the Manassas VRE parking deck, two short blocks to the south. **To ensure variety…
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Call to Democratic Party Caucus, City of Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue Nomination, (Revised and Reissued on May 26, 2017)
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Call to Democratic Party Caucus City of Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue Nomination (Revised and Reissued on May 26, 2017) 1. Call. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-510(1) and the Democratic Party Plan of Virginia (“the Party Plan”), the Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) hereby calls an Unassembled Caucus for the sole purpose of choosing a Democratic nominee for City of Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue in…
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Postponed: NoVA Voter Persuasion Summit, June 25, at GMU Fairfax
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Update: On June 6, Forward Majority announced that this event is being postponed until later this summer. Forward Majority, a new organization fighting to take back state legislatures for Democrats, is holding a voter persuasion summit for Northern Virginia on Sunday, June 25, at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. This summit–which is intended for those working directly in House of Delegates campaigns as well as those who are going…
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Lee Carter for Delegate Canvass, May 27
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Join the Lee Carter for Delegate (HD-50) campaign for its first weekend canvass launched from its new offices in downtown Manassas. Talk to Manassas-area Democrats about Lee Carter’s plan to move Virginia forward. Date: Saturday, May 27th Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM Place: 9411 Main St. Mannassas, VA 20110 Suite 201 (Trusler Hall, second floor) Please RSVP to Tyler Smith at 262 751 6523 or [email protected] if you plan to attend.
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Puller Veterans Care Center Public Info Meeting, May 24
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State Senator Jeremy McPike (SD-29), the Veterans & Military Caucus, and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will hold a public information meeting to discuss the design and construction of the upcoming Puller Veterans Care Center, which will be built at Vint Hill on the border of Fauquier and Prince William Counties. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7 pm to 9 pm Manassas City Council Chambers 9027 Center St, Manassas…
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Meet & Greet with Susan Platt, May 19, 5-6 PM
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Meet and Greet with Susan Platt Friday, May 19, 2017, 5:00 – 6:00 PM Home of Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell 9331 South Whitt Dr., Manassas Park, VA 20111 Join Manassas Park Mayor Jeanette Rishell in getting to know Susan Platt, candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The June 13th Democratic primary is less than a month away, and this will be a great opportunity to spend some time with the best…
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Manassas City Council to Honor LGBTQ History, June 19
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On Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7:15 pm, the Manassas City Council will issue an official proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ History Month and honoring LGBTQ members of the community. This is the first recognition of its kind in the City’s history, made possible by the leadership changes in recent City Council elections. Anyone who supports such causes is welcome and encouraged to help fill the City Council Chambers at…
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HD-13 Democratic Candidates’ Debate, June 2, 7-9 PM
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The four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for House of Delegates District 13 in the June 13th primary have been invited to a candidates’ debate on Friday, June 2, from 7 to 9 pm, at Bull Run Swim and Racquet Club, 8101 Seymour Road, Manassas VA 20109. The four candidates are Andrew Adams, Steven Jansen, Mansimran Singh Kahlon, and Danica Roem. To submit a question for the panel of candidates…
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